What was the spiritual significance of the Bhagavat and Jnaneshwari readings in Shirdi, and how did Baba demonstrate his personal reverence for them?

The readings held immense spiritual significance, as Baba considered them a path to salvation. Chapter 18 identifies the key texts as the commentary on the Gita, Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Deepika), and the eleventh Skandha of the Bhagavat, calling the latter "Nath’s platform for the highest spiritual goal." Baba demonstrated his deep reverence for these books in a very personal way. The narrator recounts an incident in Chapter 18 where he had paused his reading of the Bhagavat to go see Baba. However, Baba insisted that he return and finish the reading, showing that in Baba's mind, there was "no satisfaction other than the Bhagavat," highlighting his profound love for the sacred text.